Why are the door locks on my Suburban not working?
My 1997 2500 Suburban has a different twist. The lock/unlock switch on the driver side arm rest will not activate the door locks. But….. They all function automatically by locking when the truck is started and placed in gear and by unlocking when the truck is shut off. I checked the fuse box and found #13 fuse blown.
What causes a door lock to stop working?
If the door lock relay has any internal or wiring issues, it can cause the door locks to function intermittently. The door locks may function correctly one moment, and in the next will cease to operate.
What to do if your power door lock fails?
Pop the hood and disconnect the car battery. Remove the door panel. Unfasten the faulty door lock actuator, disconnect it, and remove it. Replace it with the new door lock actuator. Put the door panel back on. Reconnect the car battery. If you want a more detailed guide, YourMechanic.com has a couple of great tutorials:
Why do I need to replace power door lock actuator?
It makes sense because each door has its own lock actuator to control the power door locks when prompted. Before you take the defective door apart to replace the lock actuator, you want to make sure that this could be the problem. Check out this list of symptoms of a broken or failing lock actuator:
Why is my driver’s side door lock not working?
Thanks to the good people here at Benzworld.org I was able to fix my driver’s side door lock without involving my mechanic or having to buy parts. This seems to be a huge issue with W202’s and something that many of you will also deal with. My driver’s side door lock stopped working.
What causes a door lock relay to not work?
Power door locks do not function. Power door locks that do not function are another common symptom for a problem with the door lock relay. If the power door lock relay fails, it will cut off power to the entire power door lock system and may cause them to not function correctly.
How to discuss a Mercedes Benz door lock problem?
Start a new thread on your specific issue. Also try using the ‘search community’ at the top of your webpage for other threads on the w202 forum and even the w210 forum. ===>>> Update your user CP info…. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
What do you need to know about power door locks?
Power door locks are a feature that has nearly become a standard feature on many newer vehicles. They make the task of locking the vehicle’s doors as simple as pressing a button on the key fob or inside of the vehicle.